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yahoo will not allow to connect to there smtp server do to spamming avoidance. the only mail server ability that they give you is pop3. You either have install an smtp server on your machine, or find another email provider. Also, some internet service providers will not allow you to connect to a third party smtp server. This is also done in prevention of spamming.

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